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'The right to be understood in criminal proceedings is an indispensable aspect of the right to a fair trial'
Do you remember “joined up thinking”? It was a buzz-phrase in government circles a few years ago
'As I write, the consequences of MoJ’s contract with Applied Language Solutions (ALS) are being felt, with many cases delayed. And, when the CPS bring in their digital reforms (due on 1 April), the fun will really start!'
Another hearing adjourned so an interpreter can be found
The hearing was adjourned until May 9 so that a Russian interpreter could be present
Private Eye on Capita/Applied Language Solutions
After an attempted murder trial was delayed for a second time last week, the useless Capita-owned firm Applied Language Solutions (ALS - see Eyes passim) was billed by the Judge for failing to supply a court interpreter
